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XMU 701T

1979 Honda Cx 500

Blue Petrol 496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,296 mi
Last recorded1,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Honda Cx 50038,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMU 701T
MakeHonda
ModelCx 500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine496cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 1,247 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 946 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 946 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 141 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2010 99,680 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2009 99,079 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 99,079 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,988 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 97,988 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,319 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cx 500?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
552
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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XMU 701T is a 1979 Honda Cx 500 in Blue with a 496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Honda Cx 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 38,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cx 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMU 701T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cx 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Honda Cx 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMU 701T registered?

XMU 701T is a 1979 Honda Cx 500, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is XMU 701T safe to buy?

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